Eastern Shore Community College
Eastern Shore Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Melfa, VA. It offers 27 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1973 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 859 students attended Eastern Shore Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 14 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 18 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 49 (full-time) and 46 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Eastern Shore Community College is 41% and transfer-out rate is 11%. The retention rate is 67% at the school.
| Student Population | 859 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 41% |
| Number of Faculty | 32 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Eastern Shore Community College is $11,520
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
50% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,280 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $11,520 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $5,280 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Eastern Shore Community College offers 22 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 170 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 16 | 0 | 114 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 6 | 0 | 56 |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 170 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Eastern Shore Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 170 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 114 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 56 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 7 completers |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | 2 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities | ✕ | 21 completers |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | ✕ | 21 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 3 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 25 completers |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 13 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 12 |
| Total | 56 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 859 students have enrolled into Eastern Shore Community College. By gender, 338 male and 521 female students are attending the school.
There are 344 White (40.05%), 230 Black/African American (26.78%), 183 Hispanic (21.30%), 9 Asian (1.05%), and 276 students with other races. 18 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 859 | 338 | 521 |
| American Indian/Native American | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Asian | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Black/African American | 230 | 60 | 170 |
| Hispanic | 183 | 69 | 114 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 344 | 161 | 183 |
| Two More | 45 | 18 | 27 |
| Un-Known | 26 | 12 | 14 |
| Non-resident Alien | 18 | 12 | 6 |
Directory Information
- 29316 Lankford Hwy, Melfa, VA
- 757-789-1789
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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